Luk 2:25 | RWP | e4.org | Devout ( ευλαβης ). Used only by Luke ( ; ; ) in the N.T. Common in ancient Greek from Plato on. It means taking hold well or carefully ( ευ and λαβειν ) and so reverently, circumspectly. Looking for the consolation of Israel ( προσδεχομενος παρακλησιν του Ισραελ ). Old Greek verb to admit to one's presence ( ) and then to expect as here and of Anna in verse . Paraklsin here means the Messianic hope ( ; ), calling to one's side for cheer. Upon him ( επ' αυτον ). This is the explanation of his lively Messianic hope. It was due to the Holy Spirit. Simeon and Anna are representatives of real piety in this time of spiritual dearth and deadness.

‏ Luke 2:25

Devout ( ευλαβης ). Used only by Luke (Ac 2:5; 8:2; 22:12) in the N.T. Common in ancient Greek from Plato on. It means taking hold well or carefully ( ευ and λαβειν ) and so reverently, circumspectly.

Looking for the consolation of Israel ( προσδεχομενος παρακλησιν του Ισραελ ). Old Greek verb to admit to one's presence (Lu 15:2) and then to expect as here and of Anna in verse 38.

Paraklsin here means the Messianic hope (Isa 11:10; 40:1), calling to one's side for cheer.

Upon him ( επ' αυτον ). This is the explanation of his lively Messianic hope. It was due to the Holy Spirit. Simeon and Anna are representatives of real piety in this time of spiritual dearth and deadness.